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COSBOA tells govt to “get out of the way” ahead of HomeBiz Connect
A small business group wants fewer regulations but more support for home-based businesses, which are being touted as “the way to Asia”, ahead of the H... Read More -
Coalition unveils small business disaster loan plan
The Coalition has revealed a policy for small business emergency assistance, including concessional loans of up to $100,000, with a business group now... Read More -
Labor appoints fourth small business minister in two years
The small business sector has been handed its fourth minister in two years, with former immigration minister Chris Bowen assuming the role as part of ... Read More -
Election announcement welcomed by business as focus turns to policy
Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s surprise announcement about this year’s federal election has been welcomed by the business community for giving “certai... Read More -
Four changes that would help home-based businesses
They are a vital, but often invisible part of the Australian economy – soloists who work from home, often in a spare room, contributing innovation and... Read More -
Primary schools to teach business under new govt plan
Primary school students will be taught the fundamentals of business and economics under a new move by the Gillard government, but a small business gro... Read More -
Businesses unfazed by surplus pledge backflip
Business groups have downplayed the Federal Government’s concession the budget is unlikely to return to surplus in 2012-13, with one group describing ... Read More -
Government attacked over business name register privacy fears
The Opposition has accused the Federal Government of breaking “yet another promise” by failing to remedy the issue of home-based business owners’ pers... Read More -
NSW Government (finally) moves to formalise small business commissioner role
The NSW Government has introduced legislation to establish the state’s first small business commissioner as a statutory officer, more than a year afte... Read More -
COSBOA drama as chairman resigns, accounts still not signed off
The Council of Small Business of Australia is in turmoil after its annual general meeting last week, with Ken Phillips resigning as chair after the co... Read More -
Govt highlights role of innovation in Asian Century white paper
Business groups have praised the Federal Government for the goals outlined in the Australia in the Asian Century white paper, including a vision to tr... Read More -
Banks lag on passing interest rate cuts to start-ups
Home owners may have breathed a sigh of relief this past weekend after three of the major banks passed on a rate cut last Friday, but business owners ... Read More -
Public service lay-offs fuel surge in franchise enquiries: Report
Retrenched Queensland public servants have contributed to a renewed interest in franchising, according to Retail Food Group, which saw a 64% spike in ... Read More -
Australia’s “overqualified” workforce could prompt start-up surge
Australia’s start-up sector could see a surge in numbers as disheartened employees quit their jobs in pursuit of a challenge, with a report revealing ... Read More -
COSBOA calls for new IR award for small business
The peak small business group is calling for changes to workplace rules that would see award rates determined by the size of a business rather than th... Read More -
Small firms remain “shackled” by unfair dismissal laws: VECCI
Small businesses remain “shackled” by unfair dismissal laws, according to a major employer group, following yesterday’s release of a review into the F... Read More -
Home-based businesses raise privacy concerns about new national names register
The National Business Name Register only began in late May but is already causing headaches for home-based businesses, which are required to include a... Read More -
Qld business commissioner sacking slammed as “backward step”
The Queensland Government’s decision to scrap its business commissioner role is a “backward step”, according to small business lobbyist Peter Strong, ... Read More -
Business conditions hit three-year low: Survey
Business conditions are at their weakest level in three years, according to the NAB Monthly Business Survey, with pressure mounting on the Federal Gov... Read More -
Strong GDP figures hide mixed fortunes for different sectors
Gross domestic product grew by a surprising 1.3% in the March quarter, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, but n... Read More
